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    Chemical Engineering

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    Austin, USMSEIn-person2 years
    STEM-OPT
    $45,908.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    20%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    30
    Credits
    $90.00
    App fee

    Chemical Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin is a 30-credit, 2-year, in-person MSE program based in Austin, US. Tuition is $45,908 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    The program offers options with thesis (including research and thesis courses), with report (coursework plus report), or without thesis or report (primarily coursework). Focuses on graduate-level chemical engineering courses with requirements for hours inside and outside the major.

    Focus: both
    #8 Graduate Chemical Engineering, U.S. News & World Report

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Dec 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL: 79 on the Internet-based test (iBT) (Graduate School minimum; program uses TOEFL/IELTS scores but no program-specific minimum stated)
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS: An overall band of 6.5 on the Academic Examination (Graduate School minimum; program uses TOEFL/IELTS scores but no program-specific minimum stated)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US), 24 months STEM OPT (US)

    $20,758.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Chemical Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Chemical Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin is $45,908 across 30 required credits.
    Is Chemical Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin online or in-person?
    Chemical Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin is offered in-person.
    How long does Chemical Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin take to complete?
    Chemical Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin is structured around 2 years and 30 credits.
    Is Chemical Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Chemical Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.
    How competitive is Chemical Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin?
    Chemical Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin reports an acceptance rate of approximately 20%.